What's a reasonable price to repaint the exterior of a standard two-storey detached house in Surrey? I want to know what's fair so I don't get ripped off?

For a standard two-storey detached home in Surrey — typically around 2,000 to 2,500 square feet of living space — a professional exterior repaint generally costs between $7,500 and $15,000 in the current Metro Vancouver market. The wide range reflects differences in the home's condition, the amount of prep work needed, and the quality of materials used.

At the lower end ($7,500 to $10,000), you're looking at a home in reasonably good condition that needs a pressure wash, light scraping and sanding, spot priming, caulking of gaps, and two coats of a quality exterior acrylic on the body with one to two accent colours on trim. This assumes the home has standard vinyl or wood siding without excessive decorative elements.

At the higher end ($12,000 to $15,000), the home likely needs more extensive prep — significant scraping of failing paint, wood rot repairs, re-caulking of all windows and doors, full priming, and possibly three colours with detailed trim work. Homes with cedar shingle accents, multiple gables, or hard-to-reach areas will also push the price higher.

When comparing quotes, make sure you're comparing the same scope. Ask each contractor to specify the number of coats, the exact paint products they'll use (brand and product line), what prep work is included, and whether minor wood repairs are covered or extra. Also confirm they carry WorkSafeBC coverage and at least $2 million in liability insurance.

Be cautious of quotes significantly below $7,000 for a full two-storey exterior in Surrey. Extremely low bids often mean corners will be cut on prep, cheaper paint will be used, or the crew lacks proper insurance.

As a next step, get three written quotes from established contractors with verifiable references in the Surrey area and compare not just the bottom-line price but the scope of work each one includes.

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